Environmental Staff (EVS)

Job Description

Job Description

Cypress Grove Post Acute is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Jackson, Tennessee, offering 170 certified beds. The facility is both Medicare- and Medicaid-certified, providing services such as long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and specialized support, including dietary planning and therapy. 

Why Join us?

At Cypress Grove Post Acute, we are more than just a skilled nursing facility - we are a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care for our residents. When you join us, you become part of a supportive and rewarding environment where your skills make a difference. 

Position Overview:

The Environmental Services  role oversees the day-to-day operations of the laundry department, ensuring compliance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, maintaining an adequate supply of laundry/linen to meet resident needs at all times. This position also encompasses day-to-day housekeeping activities, adhering to current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, ensuring the facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. Furthermore, this position is responsible for general facility maintenance, keeping it clean and safe in accordance with current applicable guidelines and regulations, established policies and procedures, and as directed by supervision.

• Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned.
• Clean/polish furnishing, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc., in resident rooms, recreational areas, etc., daily as instructed.
• Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc
• Ensure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing laundry procedures.
• Participate in appropriate in-service training programs prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials and/or hazardous wastes or chemicals.
• Receive and follow janitorial schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established janitorial policies and procedures.
• Clean and buff hallways, laundry/utility rooms, kitchen, dining/activity rooms and patient rooms as scheduled.
• Replace burned out light bulbs, to include, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, etc.

Qualifications:

• Availability to work weekends and holidays is required.
• Must be able to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Preference for working within a skilled nursing facility setting is desired.
• Other related duties as assigned.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
• Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Paid orientation and training programs.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.